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Italy targets climate activists in ‘anti-Gandhi’ demo clampdown
Italy targets climate activists in 'anti-Gandhi' demo clampdown By Ljubomir MILASIN Rome (AFP) Oct 5, 2024 Blocking a road to protest inaction against climate change could soon be punishable with prison in Italy as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government cracks down on demonstrations, even peaceful ones. A new security law passed by MPs and
Italy Enters Three-Month Standstill EC Inspection Period
Earlier in the week, we reported that Italy was preparing to complete a major gambling reform expected to shake the country’s industry. Now, the launch of the new framework for online gambling concessions has gone into a straight line, under the close supervision of the European Commission (EC). Namely, the licensing regime has entered a
Italy tweaks bank tax to give lenders option to boost reserves
Italy will revisit a contested windfall tax on banks by giving lenders the option to boost their reserve buffers instead of paying the levy, government documents seen by Reuters showed.Last month, Rome dealt a surprise blow to its lenders by imposing a one-off 40% tax on income derived from higher interest rates, after reprimanding banks
Italy approves 40% windfall tax on banks for 2023 as profits soar
Italy has announced a one-off 40% windfall tax on local banks that have been accused of reaping billions in extra profit from rising interest rates.The Italian government, which approved the surprise tax in a cabinet meeting on Monday night, said it planned to use the proceeds to support mortgage holders and cut taxes, at a
Welcome to Italy Games Week on GamesIndustry.biz
If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. A whole week of articles looking at the country's rapidly growing games scene Last month, GamesIndustry.biz visited First Playable in Italy to meet the Italian games industry. During the event, we met with 14 different
Italy 1-0 Argentina: Cristiana Girelli grabs late winner in Women’s World Cup opener for Azzurre
Striker Cristiana Girelli came off the bench to head an 87th-minute winner in Italy's Women's World Cup opener against Argentina.It looked as though Italy were going to be frustrated in Auckland by a gritty defensive performance from Argentina before substitute Girelli came good to earn the 1-0 victory.The experienced Juventus attacker had replaced Giulia Dragoni
ROME, March 3 (Reuters) - Italy's Coast Guard said on Friday it rescued 211 migrants off the island of Lampedusa, saving them from a ship struggling in rough seas.The migrants were intercepted some 28 km (17 miles) south of Lampedusa while on a fishing boat that "was starting to take in water", the coast guard
What to do in an earthquake in Italy
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Euro zone yields rise, Italy outperforms with Mattarella new president
Jan 31 (Reuters) - German bond yields rose on Monday against a backdrop of higher risk appetite and inflation worries, while Italian borrowing costs fell after parliament re-elected Sergio Mattarella head of state, leaving former ECB chief Mario Draghi as prime minister.Analysts see a reduction of Italian risk premium with Draghi at the helm of…
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Italy telco deal would open European floodgates
Relay antennas for mobile phone networks are pictured near Gross-Gerau, Germany, April 25, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph OrlowskiRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comLONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The Italian leg of Iliad’s long journey as a telecoms upstart may be nearing its conclusion. French tycoon Xavier Niel’s local outfit is in merger talks with…